If you like peanut butter, if you are the client that is always asking me "Kristen what 'bar' should I buy"... well this is your answer.  These little bites have protein, healthy fats, and fiber making them an excellent snack on hand when running errands or needing something super quick.  

Looking for an easy meatless meal?  Black beans are rich in fiber which help to fill you up which help when controlling hunger, satiety and helping with weight management and overall health

An amazing medley of spiraled zucchini pasta topped with sundried tomatoes, artichokes, capers, mushrooms and bedazzled with amazing nutritional properties (contains manganese, potassium, fiber all good for healthy blood vessels and an active metabolism). 

TOP 5 best salads I've ever made!  Crunchy romaine, creamy avocado, bacon and sautéed chicken with a homemade tahini, lemon, greek yogurt dressing (my mock of a creamy ranch style topping).  Tahini is common in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine - it's ground sesame seeds, which is an excellent source of protein and rich in B vitamins, Iron and Zinc. 

Here is an EASY protein option that you can make and have on hand all week using one of the most versatile plant proteins – beans! I love it as a snack or on top of lettuce for a salad.  Couldn't be more refreshing and filling too!

The #1 Meal Prep strategy I always recommend to my clients? Overnight Oats. Using PB2, chia seeds and blueberries this recipe is delicious perfect combo of fiber, protein, healthy fats and antioxidants.

Bright in color and sweetness - bursting with the colors of the sun!  This is definitely a juice your kids will like and that you'll feel good about because you're getting in the colors of the rainbow - red, orange, green and yellow!

ellent for pre/post workout, helping to provide electrolytes as well as immune supporting phytonutrients.

Need to cool down?  You've definitely got to try this smoothie! High in electrolytes with cooling and satisfyingly sweet flavors - Mango, Pineapple, coconut water, lime.

This easy EASY dish, uses fresh ingredients, herbs (parsley) that has potent liver detoxifying properties, and the whole grain  QUINOA (one of my absolute favorites) which is high in protein AND fiber.  Have this meal for dinners, lunches, or small serving for snacking. Enjoy!

This recipe is my favorite because it takes no time at all, tastes delicious and is high in protein with some fiber rich carbs.  It's just TWO ingredients with a  flavor of cinnamon and vanilla.  

Swap out the mayo based, creamy potato salads for this easy and colorful version! Bringing color and flavor to your plate with tricolor fingerling, red russet and baby purple potatoes.  Perfect to bring out on July 4th this summer!

Ruby ripe plums and nectarines diced up with fresh juicy strawberries and the wonderful taste and smell of FRESH BASIL!  Lightly tossed in lemon juice and balsamic vinegar you get the perfect acidity and balance in this seasonal fruit salad. Get the recipe and I share how to enjoy it 3 different ways this summer!

Add color to the July 4th spread with these tricolor roasted smashed potatoes!! Enjoy these roasted fingerlings, red russet and purple baby potatoes keeping it simple seasoned with salt/pepper and your choice of herbs. 

Carrot, Collard Ginger Slaw! Something fresh, cooling and adds pizazz to give new life to the word "salad". This chinese styles carrot, collard, sesame slaw is perfect as a pairing to any main dish, but I also loved this all on its own for a light lunch or afternoon snack!

Kick up the seasonal smoothie up a notch - add fresh strawberries and blueberries, a touch of basil and coconut water for extra electrolytes on a hot summer day (or post-workout).  Checkout the little video in the post!